The ABS has recently released data from its Australian Census and Temporary Entrants Integrated Dataset (ACTEID) which effectively matches two datasets and provides more insight into the characteristics of migrants. In an era where there is a lot of conjecture around the scale and composition of Australia's migration program, this type of data release is welcome as it adds to the evidence base. So what are the key findings? Read on to find out.
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Australia's African population - who are they?
It seems you can barely turn on the TV or read a newspaper these days without some mention of the African crime wave, particularly in Melbourne. For such a small population, they certainly seem to grab their fair share of headlines. But describing people as "African" is not helpful. The diversity of the continent means that "African" can describe a multitude of different people. Furthermore, an ethnic community can be measured in different ways. So who are the Africans in Australia? What are their characteristics? Read on to find out more.
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